
Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin. It belongs to Group B of vitamins. Folate is composed of the aromatic pteridine ring linked to para-aminobenzoic acid and one or more glutamate residues. Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and related impurities were analyzed on the Primesep 100 mixed-mode HPLC column. This column can be used for analysis of this and other water-soluble vitamins. Several impurities and folic acid are well separated. The method is robust and can be used for analysis of folic acid in supplements and other compositions.
| Mobile Phase | MeCN/H2O |
|---|---|
| Buffer | H3PO4 |
| Flow Rate | 1.0 ml/min |
| Detection | UV, 250 nm |
| Class of Compounds | Drug, Acid, Hydrophilic, Ionizable, Vitamin, Supplements |
| Analyzing Compounds | Folic Acid |